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Add 63/48 and 25/84

1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 25/84

63/48 + 25/84 is 541/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    25/84 = 25 × 4/84 × 4 = 100/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/336 + 100/336 = 441 + 100/336 = 541/336
  5. So, 63/48 + 25/84 = 541/336
    In mixed form: 1205/336

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